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No fat to trim: Texas beef industry profits eaten away by new threat

June 16, 2026Paul Cobler,Jayme Lozano Carver

Drought, wildfire, tariffs and now screwworm are straining the beef industry in Texas as the U.S. herd reaches its smallest point in 75 years.

The Play for Texas: Gambling or skill? Slot machine operators test the state’s ban

June 16, 2026dallasmorningnews

A game-changing ruling over a new generation slot machine could alter the landscape of gaming in Texas and reignite the battle between anti-gambling and pro-gambling forces.

Kaden Hooker signs with West Texas A&M men’s basketball

June 16, 2026@NewsChannel10

West Plains standout Kaden Hooker signed his national letter of intent on Monday, securing his future with West Texas A&M Men’s Basketball.

One-time pastor, speaker at Amarillo church arrested for alleged prostitution solicitation

June 15, 2026Caden Keenan

A one-time Lead Pastor at an Amarillo church was arrested in Randall County on Saturday on an alleged prostitution solicitation charge, according to law enforcement records. Read More

Death investigation underway after body found at I-40 and Bell

June 15, 2026Kaitlin Zamora

An investigation is underway after a body was found in the area of I-40 and Bell Monday. Read More

Eight arrested in prostitution sting, including Amarillo pastor

June 15, 2026Jackie Kingston

Overview: Texas DPS conducted an undercover operation this weekend in Randall County. Eight people were arrested for solicitation of prostitution; among them was David Ritchie, 42, who was listed as a lead pastor with Redeemer Christian Church as of Sunday morning. The Texas Department of Public Safety Investigations Division conducted an undercover operation over the Read More